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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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